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Sat, 08 Apr 2017 10:43:28 +0000en-UShourly1Dental Sealants: Preventing Cavities One Molar At A Timehttps://murrellsinletdentist.com/dental-services/dental-sealants-preventing-cavities-one-molar-at-a-time/
https://murrellsinletdentist.com/dental-services/dental-sealants-preventing-cavities-one-molar-at-a-time/#respondWed, 10 Jul 2013 18:00:55 +0000http://murrellsinletdentist.com/?p=711Continued]]>When it comes to the sector of the population which has a love-love relationship with sweets, then that would have to be children. And while giving your child a treat every now and then for doing the chores or having good grades, but sometimes, kids will always find a way to sneak in a candy or two. And coupled with the fact that it’s also kids that are more negligent with their daily dental health regimen, this can pave the way for a huge disaster. So what can you do to keep your kid’s smile cavity-free?
How can your child’s dentist help?
Ask your child’s dentist for a procedure known as dental sealing or dental sealants. What this procedure basically entails is the painting on of a liquid protective covering on the biting surfaces of your child’s molars and pre-molars — the teeth found at the back of your mouth. The reason for this is to level up the biting surfaces of these teeth to keep dental debris from getting stuck in these areas and causing cavities to develop. The ridges and grooves serve as places for food to get stuck in, where they become metabolized by bacteria, which in turn produce acids that erode the dental enamel of teeth.
When should your child get dental sealants?
The dental sealing procedure is only indicated for children as well as adolescents. But before you bring your child in for the procedure, you must first consult Drs. R. Jason Meares, Richard M. Birch, or Thomas W. Kelly with regards to your child’s risk for cavities and whether or not your kid would really benefit from the treatment. If your dentist determines that your kid needs dental sealants, then the best age to do so would be from the age of six to 14. This would allow your child to get the maximum benefit from the procedure.
Will the procedure hurt? What else should you know?
The dental sealing procedure should not hurt, but it will take some time and your child should keep still all throughout the treatment duration. In order for the procedure to be classified as a success, then the dental sealants should stay intact for at least 10 years. Dental sealants can chip or wear out, and your dentist would have to replace these dental sealants if they are removed pre-maturely. While a number of insurance companies cover this procedure, you might want to check with your insurer to find out if this service is part of your coverage.
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